1998 AC Cobra vs. 1963 Austin Princess
To start off, 1998 AC Cobra is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin Princess would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1963 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin Princess weights approximately 1154 kg more than 1998 AC Cobra.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1998 AC Cobra | 1963 Austin Princess | |
Make | AC | Austin |
Model | Cobra | Princess |
Year Released | 1998 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 365 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 579 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 2180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |